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July 10, 2024

Southwestern College

Winfield

Guided by the three goals of a bold strategic plan, SC 2028: Building Our Future, Southwestern College is excited to announce a search for a Campus Minister. The three goals are: 1) By 2028, SC will be a dynamic and bold campus community that leads the industry in graduating students prepared to better their communities and the world through their work and service; 2) Expand and strengthen SC's contributions and impact on Winfield, the local communities, the greater Wichita area and the region's social, economic and educational development; and 3) Strengthen SC's resources, making investments to secure the future. The creativity of the campus community will be brought together as we strive to realize our vision for 2028. Most importantly, the SC 2028: Building Our Future strategic plan puts student success and institutional vitality in the center of our work, keeping us true to SC’s heritage, values, and mission.
This 12-month position is a student-focused position that is guided by working with students and a campus excited for spiritual guidance and mentoring in faith formation.
Qualifications
Ordained United Methodist deacon or elder or in the process, master’s degree in divinity.
Responsibilities

Oversight for weekly Chapel
Pastoral care and oversight for the faith community at large
Recruitment and Retention- support efforts initiated by Discipleship, and Worship Outreach
Church Relations-chair the committee, develop relationships with area churches and the Great Plains Annual Conference, represent the college in the connectional system of the United Methodist Church
Supervise the Director of Worship Outreach and support the programming
Development of ministry opportunities and care beyond the chapel, Discipleship, and Worship Outreach community
Support student-led campus faith groups
Help persons of other faiths make connections to resources to help meet their spiritual needs
Assist Students in vocational discernment
Ceremonial Duties and requests for religious presence from other areas of the institution
Participant in the work of the Student Affairs Division

To apply please send the following materials:

Letter of application addressing interest and qualifications for position.
Curriculum Vitae or résumé.
Name, address, email address, and phone number of at least three references who can address the candidate’s qualifications for the positions.

Send all materials to:
Human Resources
Southwestern College
100 College Street
Winfield, Kansas 67156
Email: Human Resources@sckans.edu
Review of completed applications will begin on November 30, 2024. Position is open until filled. In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1986, candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final. The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check. Southwestern College is an EEO/AA employer.

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